Lake Success, November 5, 2009 —– On Monday, October 19, 2009 close to 240 golf enthusiasts convened at the world-famous Winged Foot Golf Club to swing their clubs in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York.

Now in its 13th year, this Golf Outing, presented by The Donaldson Organization, continues to be a significant fundraising event, raising more than $480,000 to help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

To acknowledge the tireless efforts in support of this event over the past eight years, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York Member of the Board of Directors and Presenting Sponsor Bob Donaldson, president of The Donaldson Organization was presented with a Grand Champion at Winged Foot award. In addition, this year, a new Golf Outing tradition was started with the presentation of the exclusive  Champions at Winged Foot award to Jon Gottlieb, president, ABCO Refrigeration Supply Corp. and Michael Senter, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York Member of the Board of Directors and CEO of ABCO Refrigeration Supply Corp. This special recognition will be awarded each year to individuals or corporations for a contribution exceeding $50,000. Both men were instrumental in bringing Luxaire Heating and Air Conditioning on board to support it as a national Make-A-Wish sponsor at Winged Foot.

The day was made complete when golfers and guests were able to share the power of a wish® when wish kid Maddy and her dad, Michael spoke about her special wish to go to Hawaii and how that experience continues to impact their lives each and every day!

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